Greece
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This flag is a former version of Greece.
Striped naval ensign adoptedThis flag
The First National Assembly adopted the blue-and-white cross-and-stripes design for use as a naval ensign.
Naval ensign used as national ensign
The cross-and-stripes naval ensign became the national ensign used by Greek naval and merchant ships.
Made sole national flag
The cross-and-stripes sea flag was established as Greece’s sole national flag.
Plain-cross flag restored
The plain blue flag with a white cross replaced the cross-and-stripes design as Greece’s sole national flag.
Current flag restored nationwide
The cross-and-stripes sea flag again became Greece’s sole national flag, with a 2:3 ratio, under Law 851.